Operational Accounting and Cash Management Manager

The Operational Accounting and Cash Management Manager is responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations and managing the company’s cash flow to ensure financial stability and operational efficiency. This role will be responsible for general ledger maintenance, monthly close activities, reconciliations, payroll, AP/AR processing, and treasury functions, while driving process improvements and ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards.. Katapult is looking for an agile self-starter who can help take the finance department to a new level.  This role will report directly to the Chief Accounting Officer and will manage one direct report.  

Primary Job Duties:

Operational Accounting:

Manage the day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and expense reporting.

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain and enforce strong internal controls and compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Lead the preparation of monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and responding to audit inquiries.

Cash Management:

• Monitor daily cash position and manage short-term liquidity needs.
• Forecast and analyze cash flow trends to support strategic decision-making.
• Manage banking relationships, including account setup, fees, services, and compliance.
• Oversee cash disbursements, wires, and ACH transactions to ensure proper authorization and documentation.
• Implement and maintain cash management tools and reporting systems.

Leadership & Process Improvement:

• Supervise and develop direct report; provide coaching, feedback, and career development support.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency in accounting and treasury operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., FP&A, tax, operations) to align accounting practices with business strategies.
• Ensure adherence to GAAP and relevant regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or MBA preferred).
• 6+ years of progressive accounting and cash management experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Hands on experience with accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, Tableau, Airbase,Workiva, etc.) 
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Team is currently virtual/start up type environment; must be self-starter

Core Competencies:

• Ability to work without close supervision
• Detail oriented
• Ability to document processes
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to review financial statements to assist in making business decisions

About Katapult

Katapult’s mission is simple: Our technology inspires financial possibility. Our vision is to create a world where financial barriers no longer exist by providing disruptive technology that empowers and simplifies the shopping experience. 

Our values speak volumes about how we operate. We enhance the lives of our employees, customers, and retail partners by providing transparent, innovative and empowering financial products. We achieve extraordinary results through commitment, integrity and teamwork. We create opportunities for success and growth everyday. Inclusion is in our DNA, together we are stronger. We persevere, we work hard, we play hard, we win big. 

Katapult is transforming the world of lease-to-own with transparent lease-purchase plans that flex to meet the needs of consumers who are overlooked by traditional credit. With proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) risk-modeling technology, Katapult predicts consumer behavior more accurately than traditional credit scores - providing new paths to ownership for people and new customers for omnichannel retailers. Katapult ensures exceptional experiences with seamless integration, both directly with merchants and through ecommerce platforms, and award-winning customer service.